20 years later, three great mysteries will emerge in the NBA: When exactly did Kawhi Leonard have surgery again? When will Ben Simmons actually return? How much influence does Roger really have with the Warriors?
Roger's influence had already been apparent; why did the Warriors unexpectedly choose Amar'e Stoudemire with the third pick? Because after Roger verbally agreed to join the Warriors, he told Mikhail Prokhorov the draft plan, and that plan was to acquire Stoudemire.
Now, Roger continues to exercise his influence, but trading away Gilbert Arenas has stirred some controversy, as it seems like a trade of potential talent for immediate value.
"Old Cat" averaged 21.7 points per game with the Rockets last season, showcasing decent efficiency. But everyone knows that's because the entire Rockets team basically had only him and Steve Francis taking turns throwing the ball.
